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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.67, 9,533.93 and 2,196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.67, 9,533.93 and 2,196.81 is: 3,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.67 : 9,533.93 = 2,196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.67/9,533.93 = 2,196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.67x = 9,533.93 × 2,196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.67x = 20,944,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,944,221.78/6,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.29

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